How many of you made a New Year’s resolution this year to meet and network with more professionals in the LA metro area? Here’s your chance! You are invited to kick off the New Year with Ascend LA’s first social mixer event of 2013! Come out and join us for a night of networking and fun! Meet Ascend’s LA Chapter Board members and learn what Ascend is about and has to offer to the community.

To show our appreciation to Ascend members, this event is free of charge to all members. In addition, the first 50 people who register and show up at the event will receive one free drink voucher and will be have finger foods, cheese plates, and complimentary soft drinks for the first two hours. A cash bar will be available for any individuals beyond the first 50 individuals who register and attend.

Bring your friends! A membership kiosk will be set-up on site for interested non-members.

You must RSVP on the website to attend. For more information regarding this event, please contact Bryan Sun at (bryan.sun@ey.com) or Heidi Li at (heidi.li@ey.com).

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About Ascend

The mission of Ascend is to be the premier professional organization dedicated to enabling its members, business partners and the community to leverage the leadership and global business potential of Pan-Asians.

Ascend plays a vital role in helping global companies and our members align their objectives for mutual success and we have rapidly become one of the largest Pan-Asian professional membership organizations. Our national and regional chapter programs help us:

-- Cultivate the leadership development and professional growth of members-- Build eminence and visibility for Asians and to provide role models-- Provide business growth opportunities for our members and corporate partners-- Encourage the continuous presence and influence of Asians in the global economy-- Bridge the "Cultural Difference” gap between Asian and Western cultures-- Serve the public interest in the community and-- Provide thought leadership

Disclaimer: Ascend Los Angeles Metro reserves the right to alter or cancel the event for any unforeseen circumstances. No refunds for paid registrants will be provided unless Ascend cancels the event. Please note: unauthorized recording, in any form, of presentations and workshops is prohibited.

Permission to be Photographed: By attending this event, the registrant grants permission to be photographed during the event. The resultant photographs may be used by Ascend Los Angeles Metro for future promotion of Ascend's educational events on Ascend's web site and/or in printed promotional materials, and by attending this event, the registrant consents to any such use. The registrant understands any use of the photographs will be without remuneration. The registrant also waives any right to inspect or approve the aforementioned use of any photographs now or in the future.